20180911notice_of_application_order_no_34142.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
September 11,2018
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
THE APPLICATION OF ROCKY )CASE NO.PAC-E-18-06
MOUNTAIN POWER FOR APPROVAL OF )THE ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
WITH THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS -)
HOLMES DRIVE )NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC
)HEARING
)ORDER NO.34142
On July 23,2018,Rocky Mountain Power,a division of PacifiCorp ("Company")filed
an Application requesting authority to transfer to the City of Idaho Falls,Idaho ("City")the rights
and obligations to serve certain CenturyLinkand Cable One communications facilities that were
previously attached to poles owned by the Company that have been de-energized and removed as
part of a road-widening project undertakenby the City.
BACKGROUND
The Company submits its Application for approval under the Idaho Electric Supplier
Stabilization Act,Idaho Code §§61-332 through 61-334C and the electric utility asset transfer
statute,Idaho Code §61-328.The Company requested that its Application be processed under
Modified Procedure,Rule 201 et seq.See IDAPA 31.01.01.201 through .204 (that is,through
written submissions without a live hearing).However,the latter statute states the Commission
"shall issue a public notice and shall conduct a public hearing upon the application (emphasis
added)."Therefore Staff recommended both Modified Procedure with a comment period running
through October 25,2018 and a reply deadline of November 1,2018,as well as a telephonicpublic
hearing on October 16,2018.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that with this Application,the Company asks the
Commission to approve the Company's Customer Transfer Agreement with the City of Idaho
Falls.A copy of the agreement is attached to the Application.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company proposes to relinquish electrical
service to two small communications facilities owned by Cable One and CenturyLink.These
communications facilities were attached to Company-owned facilities that have been de-energized
and removed.The City has agreed to accept the authority and obligation to serve the
communications facilities.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company and the City have agreed to
transfer service to the specified customers at no cost to any party.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company and City have agreed that no
Company facilities will be transferred to the City as a result of the agreement.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supporting documentation
have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular
business hours at the Commission offices.These documents are also available on the
Commission's web site at www.puc.idaho.gov.Click on the "Open Cases"link under the heading
"Electric"and click on the case number as shown on the front of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be conducted
pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 31.01.01.000et seq.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission's jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code,specifically Idaho
Code §§61-502 and 61-503.The Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its
authorityunder Title 61.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 ofthe Commission's Rules of Procedure.See IDAPA
31.01.01.201 through .204.The Commission notes that Modified Procedure and written comments
have proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input and participation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission by no later
than October 25,2018.The comment must contain a statement of reasons supporting the
comment.Written comments concerning this Application shall be mailed to the Commission and
the Company at the addresses reflected below:
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING
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Commission Secretary Ted Weston
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Daniel E.Solander
PO Box 83720 1407 W.North Temple,Suite 330
Boise,ID 83720-0074 Salt Lake City,Utah 84116
E-Mail:ted vestolgpacificorp.com
Street Address for Express Mail:danietsolander peiße un
472 W.Washington Street
Boise,ID 83702-5918
These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
document.Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing the
Commission's home page located at ''Click the "Utility Case Comment or
Question Form"under the "Consumers"tab,and complete the comment form using the case
number as it appears on the front of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company may file reply comments,if
necessary,by no later than November 1,2018.
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC PUBLIC HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission's Rules of Modified
Procedure contemplate that a case will be processed by written submissions without the need for
a public hearing.However,the Commission finds good cause to schedule a public hearing in this
case because the Company filed its Application under Idaho Code §61-328,and that statute
requires a public hearing.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a public
telephonic customer hearing in this matter on TUESDAY,OCTOBER 16,2018 AT 11:00 A.M.
MDT.The purpose of the public hearing is to take testimony from members of the public and
customers of Rocky Mountain Power.To participate,interested persons can call 1-800-920-7487
shortlybefore or at the designated time,and enter the passcode 6674832#when prompted.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the telephonic hearing will meet accessibility
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Persons needing the help of a sign
language interpreter or other assistance in order to participate in or to understand testimony at a
public hearing may ask the Commission to provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance
at the hearing.The request for assistance must be received at least five working days before the
hearing by contacting the Commission Secretary at:
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING
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IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE,IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
E-Mail:[e-mail]
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company's Application be processed by Modified
Procedure,Rule 201-204.See IDAPA 31.01.01.201 through .204.Persons interested in submitting
written comments must do so by no later than October 25,2018.The Company may file a reply
by no later than November 1,2018.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a telephonic public hearing be held on the
Company's Application on October 16,2018.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this //
day of September 2018.
PAUL KJELLANDE ,PRESIDENT
KRÈTINE PER,MIS ONER
ERIC ANDERSON,COMMISSIONER
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Diane M.Hanian
Commission Secretary
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